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Join our VSDB Family! We are hiring for several positions:
- Teacher of the Deaf - Elementary
- School Counselor
- Vehicle Driver
- Dorm Program Staff (2nd shift)
- Dorm Program Staff (3rd shift)
- Student Life Coordinator
- Transportation Aide
- Teacher of the Deaf - English
- Teacher of the Deaf - Math
- Teacher of the Deaf - Science
Apply now! https://www.vsdb.k12.va.us/page/careers
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Thank you to our generous friends who provided a beautiful spread of snacks at our recent faculty meeting. Our faculty members were so excited and grateful for this surprise!
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Check it out!! Two VSDB alumni, Christian and Zion, are representing the US Goalball team in Paris at the 2024 Paralympics!
#teamUSA #Paris2024 #paralympics #VSDBproud
https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/paralympic-games/schedule/goalball
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The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is thrilled to offer a one-day workshop on best practices for sensory-based IEPs. This is FREE to attend, lunch will be provided, and mileage reimbursement is available. We hope you will join us at VSDB, 104 VSDB Drive, Staunton, VA 24401 on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Please register at bit.ly/vsdb_iep_workshop.
![yellow background. top middle has a graphic of an open laptop with a piece of paper in front of the screen. text reads: the virginia school for the deaf and the blind IEP Toolkit workshopp. join us at VSDB in staunton, va to learn best practices for sensory based IEPs. september 14, 2024, 9am-2pm, lunch included. register at bit.ly/vsdb_iep_workshop. sponsored by the anne morrison fund. mileage reimbursement and continuing education certificate available.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/the_virginia_school_for_the_deaf_and_the_blind_ar/live_feed_image/image/9358238/large_vsdb_iep_workshop__1_.png)
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We are excited that our farm is still producing some great produce to harvest and we have scheduled markets for the next several weeks to share our harvest. These sales are open to students and staff and accept cash or checks. The money raised at these markets is put back into the crops program to continue to support various activities and plantings throughout the year.
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Registration for our 185th school year is about to begin! We are so excited to see all of our students and their families again. We are ready to welcome our day students and their families from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm and our residential students and their families from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Teachers will be in their classrooms to greet you until 3:45 pm. As a special treat to celebrate 185 years, the VSDB Foundation has provided Kona Ice of Staunton for most of the day. Make sure to stop by and get your Kona Ice!! #VSDBsrong #185
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Hiking through summer with school pride on our sleeves! 🌲👟 #VSDBAdventures
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From the serene shores of summer to the vibrant halls of VSDB, welcome back! Let’s make our 185th year the best one yet. 🌅📚 #VSDB185 #WelcomeBack
Pictured is one of our interpreters wearing her VSDB jacket in the Outer Banks!
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Enhance Storytime with Storyboxes! Are you a parent/caregiver of a Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, or Visually Impaired child? Join us for an exciting workshop on using storyboxes to make storytime engaging, interactive, and FUN!
What are Storyboxes? Storyboxes are fun, multi-sensory tools that can transform storytime into a captivating experience, enjoyably supporting your child's literacy. In this session, you'll learn: Strategies for utilizing storyboxes effectively, Practical tools for making storytime interactive, and How to access storyboxes from the VSDB Family Resource Center lending library
When: This workshop will be offered on Tuesday, July 30 (NEW DATE) at two convenient times: 11:00 AM (Register bit.ly/VSDBstoryboxes1a) and 6:00 PM (Register bit.ly/VSDBstoryboxes1b) Important: Please complete registration before July 19 to ensure ample time to secure accommodations.
Looking Ahead: Mark your calendars for our future "make and take" workshops on August 8 and August 22, where you'll have the opportunity to create and use your own storyboxes. We hope to see you there and make storytime a magical experience for your child! If you have any questions, please contact Julie Saum, Family Engagement Specialist, at [email protected] or 540-324-8316.
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The summer is winding down quickly and we are excitedly looking forward to welcoming your children back for another fantastic school year! As we prepare for this school year, please consider joining the VSDB Family Network at the July meeting. We will meet on July 29 at 9:30 am in the VSDB Student Center. If you would like to participate, please respond to this quick survey https://forms.gle/xKyKpzG9AAZKzgiq9
If you have any questions, please contact Julie Saum, Family Engagement Specialist, at 540-324-8316.
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Decked out in red, white, and blue, and repping our school too! 🇺🇸✨ #VSDBStrong #FourthOfJulyFun
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Our staff are busy enjoying their summer, but from the classroom to the clouds - their dedication knows no bounds!
Keep an eye out wherever you go, you never know where you'll see us! 😉
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🎉ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIVE YEARS STRONG! 🎉
We are so proud to have served Virginia in educating students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Visually Impaired, and DeafBlind for 185 years! We are ready for this year and looking forward to our future! Bring on 185 more!
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From the classroom to the firehouse—bringing ASL to our community's heroes! We are proud to see our staff leading the way in bridging communication gaps with ASL classes for Staunton Fire Rescue! 💪 🏫🚒 #ASLInAction #CommunityHeroes #ASLForFirstResponders #BuildingBridges #VSDBProud
https://www.whsv.com/2024/06/26/staunton-fire-rescue-learns-american-sign-language-brige-gaps-within-community/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR08mnzBqdeCiyy1hvRJoAIchvbijhpO8sEiXuMf83n-L3L1ofpHKGnJxus_aem_Iyca5eARXpha-RG81tS54A
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Enhance Storytime with Storyboxes!
Are you a parent/caregiver of a Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, or Visually Impaired child? Join us for an exciting workshop on using storyboxes to make storytime engaging, interactive, and FUN!
What are Storyboxes?
Storyboxes are fun, multi-sensory tools that can transform storytime into a captivating experience, supporting your child's literacy in an enjoyable way.
In this session, you'll learn:
Strategies for utilizing storyboxes effectively
Practical tools for making storytime interactive
How to access storyboxes from the VSDB Family Resource Center lending library
When:
This workshop will be offered at two convenient times:
11:00 AM (Register https://vsdb-k12-va.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdO2qqTkvHm7Vl04KNV4L_58vwnIim8)
6:00 PM (Register https://vsdb-k12-va.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsd-mgrzwiGYxWIO1cpfWW0NvT2KCpgFI)
Important:
Please complete registration before July 12 to ensure ample time to secure accommodations.
Looking Ahead:
Mark your calendars for our future "make and take" workshops on August 8 and August 22, where you'll have the opportunity to create and use your own storyboxes.
We hope to see you there and make storytime a magical experience for your child!
If you have any questions, please contact Julie Saum, Family Engagement Specialist, at [email protected] or 540-324-8316.
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The Shenandoah Valley Club of the Deaf and the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind are excited to invite you to a Deaf Night Out at the Waynesboro Generals baseball game on July 2 at 7:00 pm. Please join us for a fun night of baseball, socialization, and activities!
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We are excited to announce that we are holding a farm open house at our 1-acre campus farm on July 13 from 10 am until noon. This family-friendly event will be entirely outdoors with shade and refreshments provided. Multiple activities for all age ranges will be held . We hope you will join us for a fantastic morning at the farm!
Please park at the Shafer building (113 New Hope Rd. Staunton, VA 24401) and cross the street to arrive at the farm.
The VSDB farm is funded by the VSDB Foundation. Please visit their website https://vsdbfoundation.org/ to learn more!
Disclaimer: please be aware, only service animals in aid of a person with a disability will be permitted on site, and VSDB is a smoke free and firearm free facility.
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The VSDB Family Network is continuing through the summer! If you're available, we welcome you to join us at Happ Coffee (1010 E. Main St. Suite 101 Waynesboro, VA 22980) on June 18 at 9:30 am.
This group is a collaboration of families of students at VSDB and families in the local community who have Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Visually Impaired, or DeafBlind students. Join us at Happ Coffee for great coffee, even better conversation, and connections with other families who have so much in common.
[flyer text: VSDB Family Network June Meeting. Tuesday, June 18, 9:30 am at Happ Coffee - 1010 E. Main St Suite 101 Waynesboro, VA. Questions, comments, and RSVPs to Julie Saum 540-324-8316 or [email protected]]
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Ready to roll into the 2024-2025 school year with our freshly wrapped bus!
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We are hiring! Are you interested in learning more about the exciting job opportunities available at VSDB? Open positions currently include Dorm Program Staff (2nd and 3rd Shift), Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Elementary, English, Science), Teacher of the Visually Impaired (Elementary, Social Studies), School Security Corporal, and Office Support Specialist (Public Safety).
Learn more and apply today at: https://www.vsdb.k12.va.us/page/careers.
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